The Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Jail and Prison Ministry annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet and Workshop will be held this year on January 26th, with RSVPs requested by January 4th. This is always an informational and inspirational event, and gives us a chance to enjoy some fellowship with our fellow volunteers from Read more…
Bishop Robert Barron’s “Word on Fire” ministry has provided us with 300 booklets titled “Advent Gospel Reflections” to give to the men in jail. One of our volunteers, Mike P., saw that they were available and had them sent to him. Thanks Mike! Mike has given 150 of the booklets Read more…
Deacon Paul Hursh, who is a volunteer at LBJ on Level 2, put together a list of resources available to men recently released from jail. (more…)
In the last week or so we’ve been having a lot more services cancelled due to lockdown or over-ride. It’s usually a rare occurrence, but In the past week it’s happened 6 times. Prior to last week, it’s happened 9 times in about 15 months. What is lockdown? Why is it happening more now? What can we do about it? I’ll try to address these questions. (more…)
As you all know, Kevin offered to sponsor a lunch for Diocesan Jail and Prison Ministry volunteers who serve at Lower Buckeye Jail (LBJ). (more…)
We have some new volunteers for the Catholic Diocese’s Jail and Prison Ministry who will be helping at Lower Buckeye Jail (LBJ)! (more…)
Hello fellow LBJ volunteers. It’s time for another post, this time about one-on-one visits with the men in jail. (more…)
All of you LBJ volunteers should have received an email with your invitation to the Annual Prison Ministry Volunteer Banquet on April 14. Last year was the first that I’ve attended, and it was a great experience. Besides the good food, the speakers were inspirational and informative. This year, Bishop Read more…
You should have all received the notification in the mail from the Volunteer Coordinator (Bridget Mack) about mandatory training for Maricopa County jail volunteers on Tuesday, Feb 6. (more…)